A dip in United Wholesale Mortgage stock last week, driven by a report from a hedge fund that shorted the nonbank, has raised awareness on the number of mortgage companies that are being shorted.

These are trying times for most home lenders, thanks to a weak origination market. What to do? Keep trimming staff or tough it out? Meanwhile, some experts believe executives should start cutting their own pay.

A new survey shows that younger homebuyers are more willing to accept higher interest rates compared to older generations.

In granting the injunction decree, the court noted that there’s a “substantial likelihood” the trade associations will ultimately succeed in their challenge against the CRA overhaul.

The MBA has called on federal agencies to ensure there is no disruption in the mortgage process stemming from the National Association of Realtors’ decision to settle a lawsuit related to agent commission practices.

Hunterbrook Capital is going after United Wholesale Mortgage, lobbing allegations and shorting stock in the nonbank; Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision at the Fed doesn’t find the rhetoric regarding bank capital requirements particularly useful; Ocwen plans to rebrand as Onity.

The Urban Institute, with funding from the National Fair Housing Alliance, has developed resources lenders can use to launch special purpose credit programs.

Originations of home equity loans declined in the fourth quarter as interest rates increased. Though HELOCs still dominate home equity production, closed-end second liens gained share in 2023. (Includes three data tables.)

The National Association of Realtors’ recent settlement could prompt a decline in the commission of a homebuyer’s real estate agent. The change could put pressure on both homebuyers and lenders.

Employee count increased at United Wholesale Mortgage in 2023, while at Rocket Companies it was down 20.5% on an annual basis. (Includes data table.)